…He that riseth late, must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night…
— Benjamin Franklin
Although Franklin was referring to laziness in the quote above, it also reminds me of the importance of starting well. Whether it be how we start the day, or a project, or even a relationship, if we fail to get off to a good start, we can spend a lot of time and energy just trying to stay afloat—busy but never actually getting ahead.
Starting well isn’t the same as finishing. But it definitely can make a huge difference in getting there.